Eccentric exercise focuses on movements, or phases of a movement, that lengthen the muscles. Some examples of eccentric exercise include lowering into a squat or lowering into a press-up. In contrast, ...

Last month, I began a series of posts focusing on recent scientific research that supports the philosophical claims in my latest book, Why We Dance: A Philosophy of Bodily Becoming. In turn, I am ...

Compound exercises are the foundation of smart strength training, helping you gain muscle, boost hormones, and maximize ...

The healthiest things you can do for yourself are often the most basic: drinking water, eating your greens, and moving your body are just three examples. It’s the latter that’s at the core of the ...

Do you wake up starting the day feeling stiff with a limited range of motion? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 60 million adults in the nation are affected by arthritis, ...

The back extension is a versatile exercise that can be performed virtually anywhere. It can be used as part of a training program to build strength or a rehabilitation program for injury recovery.

A consistent total-body strength-training program will set you up for success as a runner by keeping your muscles strong and less prone to injury. To maximize the time you do spend in the gym, a whole ...

There are so many different ways to get in some exercise, from strength training to cardio workouts to yoga classes to everything in between. But what if there was another type of exercise that could ...

A well-toned abdomen is the goal of many strength athletes. However, some might find isolated abdominal workouts too boring. For those who feel this way, personal trainer and FITBOOK expert Alina Bock ...